Lofton’s release saves the Saints $4.25 million in cap space, and the Saints can rebuild their defense after it struggled and fell miles below lofty expectations.

The 28-year-old linebacker should still be able to find work with another team as he can come up with 120 tackles per season, but he was a liability against the run as the Saints finished 29th in the NFL.

Durability is a plus for Lofton though as he started all 16 games in each of his three seasons with the Saints.

The #Saints have released LB Curtis Lofton, who they tried to trade a few days ago.